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Acorda Therapeutics (Acorda Therapeutics) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.04 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Acorda Therapeutics Degree of Financial Leverage?

Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) measures the percentage change in EPS for a unit change in Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT). Acorda Therapeutics's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 0.04. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for Acorda Therapeutics's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

ACORQ's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
84.08% of 1043 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 0.98 vs ACORQ: 0.04

Acorda Therapeutics Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Acorda Therapeutics's Degree of Financial Leverage can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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Acorda Therapeutics Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Acorda Therapeutics Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.30 0.92 -8.14 0.71 0.04

Acorda Therapeutics Quarterly Data
Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.71 0.58 0.76 0.68 0.04

Competitive Comparison of Acorda Therapeutics's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Acorda Therapeutics's Degree of Financial Leverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Degree of Financial Leverage data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Acorda Therapeutics's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Acorda Therapeutics's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Acorda Therapeutics's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.



Acorda Therapeutics Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Acorda Therapeutics's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( -203.57 (Dec. 2023) / -65.23 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( -264.488 (Dec. 2023) / -5.047 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=2.1208/51.405
=0.04***

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

** TTM data of EPS and EBIT was used to calculate Degree of Financial Leverage.
*** Please be aware that the Degree of Financial Leverage calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.


Acorda Therapeutics  (OTCPK:ACORQ) Degree of Financial Leverage Explanation

Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) is a leverage ratio that measures the sensitivity of a company’s Earnings per Share (EPS) to fluctuations in its operating income, also referred to as Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), resulting from adjustments in its capital structure. DFL is an essential tool for companies to assess the appropriate level of debt or financial leverage in their capital structure. When EBIT remains relatively stable, it results in stable earnings and earnings per share. In such cases, the company may consider taking on substantial debt. However, for companies operating in industries with significant fluctuations in EBIT, it is advisable to keep debt at a manageable level.

The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be. Because interest is a fixed expense, leverage can amplify earnings and EPS. This is beneficial when EBIT is growing, but it can become problematic in tough economic conditions when EBIT is under pressure.

Be Aware

The use of financial leverage varies across different industries and business sectors, and the application of Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) should be adjusted accordingly.


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Acorda Therapeutics (Acorda Therapeutics) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
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Address
2 Blue Hill Plaza, 3rd Floor, Pearl River, New York, NY, USA, 10965
Acorda Therapeutics Inc is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in developing therapies that restore function and improve the lives of people with neurological disorders. The company market Inbrija (levodopa inhalation powder), which is approved in the U.S. for intermittent treatment of OFF episodes, also known as OFF periods, in people with Parkinson's disease treated with carbidopa/levodopa. Inbrija is for as-needed use and utilizes the ARCUS pulmonary delivery system, a technology platform designed to deliver medication through inhalation. The company also markets branded Ampyra (dalfampridine) Extended-Release Tablets, 10 mg to improve walking in adults with multiple sclerosis.
Executives
Thomas M. Burns director 2910 SEVENTH STREET, BERKELEY CA 94710
Ron Cohen officer: CEO and President C/O ACORDA THERAPEUTICS, INC., 420 SAW MILL RIVER ROAD, ARDSLEY NY 10502
John Varian director ARYX THERAPEUTICS,INC., 6300 DUMBARTON CIRCLE, FREMONT CA 94555
Michael A Gesser officer: Chief Financial Officer 420 SAW MILL RIVER ROAD, ARDSLEY NY 10502
Neil S. Belloff officer: General Counsel 11 RADNOR LANE, MAHOPAC NY 10541
Kerry M Clem officer: Chief Commercial Officer 420 SAW MILL RIVER ROAD, ARDSLEY NY 10502
Robert Morales officer: Interim PAO & PFO 420 SAW MILL RIVER ROAD, ARDSLEY NY 10502
Jane Wasman officer: Exec V Pres, Gen Cnsl & Sec C/O ACORDA THERAPEUTICS, INC., 420 SAW MILL RIVER ROAD, ARDSLEY NY 10502
Lauren M Sabella officer: Exec. VP-Commercial Dvlpmnt C/O ACORDA THERAPEUTICS, 420 SAW MILL RIVER ROAD, ARDSLEY NY 10502
David Lawrence officer: Chief Financial Officer C/O ACORDA THERAPEUTICS, INC., 420 SAW MILL RIVER ROAD, ARDSLEY NY 10502
Scopia Capital Management Lp 10 percent owner 152 WEST 57TH STREET, 33RD FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10019
Lorin Randall director C/O ACORDA THERAPEUTICS, INC., 420 SAW MILL RIVER ROAD, ARDSLEY NY 10502
Burkhard Blank officer: Chief Medical Officer C/O ACORDA THERAPEUTICS, 420 SAW MILL RIVER ROAD, ARDSLEY NY 10502
Scopia Management, Inc. 10 percent owner 152 WEST 57TH STREET, 33RD FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10019
Matthew Sirovich 10 percent owner C/O SCOPIA MANAGEMENT INC, 450 SEVENTH AVENUE, 43RD FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10123

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